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Gotta ready myself for Ben Folds tonight at the Music Box, his second in a series of four SoCal solo-piano shows that ends Friday night at the Mouse House. But before I sit in traffic, I thought I'd pass on some announcements and reminders:

Does anyone remember when Billy Idol last played the Hollywood Palladium? Why does it seem like it must be since before I was in high school (class of '87, since I brought up)? Regardless, he's headed there Aug. 14. Tickets go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m., price tba.

Don't forget (wait, I already did) that Crystal Bowersox and the nine finalists she hopefully will have beaten on her way to her win are on their way on the American Idol Live! Tour 2010: Aug. 13 at Staples Center in L.A., Aug. 16 at Viejas Arena in San Diego, and Aug. 17 at Honda Center in Anaheim. Tickets -- $40.50-$76 for Staples, $40.50-$70.50 for Viejas and $52.80-$89.10 for Anaheim (ouch!) -- go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m.

Those who missed out on Stagecoach -- or enjoyed it so much they want more -- should recall that Toby Keith's July 30 show at Gibson Amphitheatre, with Trace Adkins, also goes on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. It's the smallest place he's played in Southern California in many years -- maybe a decade. Prices: $45-$105.

Speaking of missing out: Thursday night's Grove of Anaheim performance from a capella outfit Straight No Chaser is sold out -- so don't delay if you want tickets for their Dec. 4 gig at the Wiltern. Those tickets, $39.5o-$49.50, are on sale now.